1. Betty Faria (1941)

Actress

Brazilian actress who has appeared in Tv series such as Edge of Desire and Tomara que Caia. She played the role of Pilar Bragança in the TV show Brazil Avenue. 

2. Lulu Santos (1953)

Brazilian Musician

Singer and guitarist known for his successful solo career in various genres. His debut album, Tempos Modernos, sold over 150,000 copies worldwide, earning it a Gold certification.

3. Cauã Reymond (1980)

Actor

Best known for his roles in the Brazilian telenovelas Passione and Belíssima, he also appeared in such series as Amores Roubados and O Caçador and in 13 art house films.

4. Morena Baccarin (1979)

Brazilian-american Actress

Actress known for her series regular roles as Anna in V, Jessica Brody in Homeland, Inara in Firefly and Dr. Leslie Thompkins in Gotham. She also appeared in the 2015 film Spy and the 2016 film Deadpool.

5. Gregório Duvivier (1986)

Actor

Film, television, and theater actor who has also established himself as a notable Brazilian poet. He won his first Best Actor Award in 2013 for his lead role One Night...

6. Adriana Esteves (1969)

Actress

Brazilian actress who gained fame through her appearances on telenovelas like Avenida Brasil, Torre de Babel and Kubanacan. She has also appeared in films like 1998's Tiradentes.

7. Antônio Fagundes (1949)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian TV, film, and stage actor who appeared in over 80 TV series and films.

8. Felipe Neto (1988)

Actor

Known as host of the Do Not Make Sense! YouTube channel, he provides comedic celebrity commentary on his popular vlog. He became the first Brazilian YouTuber to reach the one...

9. Fernanda Montenegro (1929)

Brazilian Actor

Award nominated actress who had the leading role in the drama film Central Station.

10. Paula Lavigne (1969)

Actress

Film producer and former actress who is best known for her work on the 2009 films Kings and Mice and The Beloved One. In 2005, she was credited as executive...

11. Deborah Secco (1979)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian film and television actress known for starring in series and telenovelas like Louco por Elas, A Favorita, and Pé na Jaca. She has also starred in a number of...

12. Royce Gracie (1966)

Brazilian Martial Artist

UFC Hall of Famer specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, one of the most important figures in the development mixed martial arts fighting.

13. Jô Soares (1938)

Brazilian Comedian

A Brazilian comedian and TV personality, he is most recognized for hosting his own show Programa do Jô.

14. Bruno Gagliasso (1982)

Brazilian Actor

Most notable for roles in television series including As Filhas da Mae as Jose Rocha, Paraiso Tropical as Ivan Novaes, and Passione as Berillo Rondelli.

15. Carol Castro (1984)

Actress

Brazilian model, screen actress and television personality. The champion of the tenth season of the Brazilian version of Dancing with the Stars, she was also the subject of a 2008 photo...

16. Marieta Severo (1946)

Brazilian Actor

Most well known for her thirteen-year-long portrayal of Irene "Nene" Silva on the Brazilian comedy series A Grande Familia, she is also notable for her recurring roles on Lacos de...

17. Juliana Paiva (1993)

Brazilian Actor

Known best for her starring roles as Val and Fatinha on the respective telenovelas Ti Ti Ti and Malhação, this Brazilian model and entertainer also appeared on episodes of Viver...

18. Daniele Suzuki (1977)

Brazilian Actor

Movie actress who played Miyuki in the telenovela Malhação in 2003 and 2004. She played herself in Cheias de Charme in 2012.

19. Bruno Mazzeo (1977)

Actor

Actor who has gained fame for his career in Brazilian TV, including as the titular character on Escolinha do Professor Raimundo's revival since 2015. He wrote for and starred in Cilada...

20. Débora Lamm (1978)

Actress

Brazilian actress who has gained fame thanks to her performances on both stage and screen. She has starred in shows such as Generation Brazil, Together & Mixed, and The Big...

21. Thiago Lacerda (1978)

Actor

Actor most famous for his roles on Brazilian television, including Maeo on Terra Nostra, Ciro on Wounded Past and Darcy on Orgulho e Paixão. His film work includes Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) and...

22. Priscila Assum (1982)

Actress

TV actress who starred in Cruz de Credo in 2016 based on the work of Fabrício Carpinejar. She has over 150,000 followers on her priassum Instagram account.

23. Babú Santana (1979)

Actor

Film and television actor, singer and reality television personality known primarily for appearing in the films City of God and Something in the Air. He has also appeared as a...

24. Evandro Mesquita (1952)

Actor

TV and movie actor who played Balthazar Bratt in My Favorite Evil 3 and Almir Régis in Rock Story in 2017. He has over 550,000 followers on his evandromesquita Instagram account.

25. Regina Casé (1954)

Brazilian Actor

Award-winning actress and filmmaker recognized for her roles in films like The Second Mother, Me You Them, and Made in China. She is also a screenwriter, director, and producer responsible for Central da...

26. Fernando Caruso (1981)

Actor

Actor, comedian, and voice actor who is known for his appearances on the TV Globo network. He is also known for his Portuguese voice dubbing on several films including The Emoji...

27. Marina Lima (1955)

Brazilian Musician

Brazilian musician who has released over 20 solo albums, including Fullgás (1984), Virgem (1987), and Acústico MTV (2003).

28. Roberta Rodrigues (1982)

Actress

Brazilian actress who who is known for her work on several telenovelas on the Rede Globo Network. She is best recognized for starring in Cabocla in 2004 and Mulheres Apaixonadas...

29. Walter Salles (1956)

Director

Director of the Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated films Central Station and Behind the Sun.

30. Bianca Comparato (1985)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian television star most well known for her role as Michele Santana in the Netflix series 3%. She has also had leading roles in A Menina Sem Qualidades, In Treatment,...

31. Thalita Carauta (1982)

Actress

Movie actress who appeared in S.O.S.: Women to the Sea in 2014 and its sequel in 2015. She dubbed the Goat in Ferdinand. She has more than 190,000 followers on her thalitacarauta Instagram...

32. Jayme Matarazzo (1985)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actor who is known for appearing in the television shows Escrito nas Estrelas in 2010 and the 2011 series Cordel Encantado. He is also known for his social media...

33. Samara Felippo (1978)

Brazilian Actor

Actress known for her roles as Simone on Sete Pecados, Wandinha on O Profeta, and Celina on Pepper Chocolate. She's also acted extensively in theatre.

34. Isabel Fillardis (1973)

Actress

Actress who is best known to Brazilian television audiences for her roles as Violeta on Once in a Blue Moon and Fatima on Seven Sins. She can also be seen in feature...

35. Nathalia Dill (1986)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian film and television actress who first rose to fame portraying protagonist Débora Rios in the telenovela Malhação. She then went on to earn prominent roles in Paradise City, Written...

36. Leandra Leal (1982)

Brazilian Actor

Known for her prolific career throughout Brazilian TV and film. She has appeared in a wide variety of Brazilian soap operas, including 2013's Saramandaia as Veria.

37. Cláudia Abreu (1970)

Actress

Brazilian actress who is known for her roles in both film and television. She starred in the films The Middle of the World and The Man of the Year. She...

38. Letícia Spiller (1973)

Actress

Television and soap opera actress best known for her performances on Os Dias Eram Assim, Malhação, Boogie Oogie and Sol Nascente. In 2012, she appeared in the feature film O Inventor de Sonhos.

39. Thais Fersoza (1984)

Actress

Actress who first became known to Brazilian television audiences through her role as Angela on the teen soap opera Young Hearts in the mid-90s. She has gone on to star on...

40. Cissa Guimarães (1957)

Actress

Brazilian actress who is best known for playing the role of Maitê in the TV series Brave Woman. She has also appeared in projects such as India: A Love Story and Histórias do Olhar. 

41. Susana Werner (1977)

Brazilian Model

Notable for her appearances on such Brazilian drama series and soap operas as Malhacao and Sete Pecados, Werner is also known for her role as Senhorita Aga in the 2003...

42. José Padilha (1967)

Film Director

Director, screenwriter, and producer from Brazil. He directed the acclaimed films Elite Squad and Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within, winning a Golden Bear award for the former.

43. Taís Araújo (1978)

Brazilian Actor

Star of the Brazilian telenovela Xica da Silva; she became the first dark-skinned female lead in 2004.

44. Lavínia Vlasak (1976)

Brazilian Actress

Actress known for appearing in both television and in film. She is known for starring in the 2003 series Mulheres Apaixonadas as the recurring character Estela De Azevedo. She is...

45. Juliana Martins (1984)

Brazilian Model

Brazilian fashion model who has posed for the covers of prominent magazines like United, Fractice and Elle Spain. She has worked with some of the world's most respected fashion designers,...

46. Maria Flor (1983)

Brazilian Actor

Telenovela and film actress who was added to the cast of the series 3% in 2018 in the role of Marisa. She was part of the 2005 film O Diabo a Quatro, her...

47. Carlos Saldanha (1965)

Brazilian Animator

Brazilian director best known for animated fare such as Ice Age and Rio.

48. Marcelo Adnet (1981)

Actor Comedian

TV actor, comedian, and former video jockey. He's known for appearing on the programs Comédia MTV in 2010 and On Air: TV on TV since 2014. He also starred as Marco...

49. Drica Moraes (1969)

Actress

Actress who has won acclaimed for her performances in television fare like O Bem Amado and Chocolate com Pimenta. She has been one of the most respected actresses on Brazilian...

50. Carolina Dieckmann (1978)

Brazilian Actor

Actress who has earned widespread acclaim for her work on Brazilian series like Laços de Família, Salve Jorge and Cobras & Lagartos. She has been nominated for multiple Prêmio Contigo and Extra...